Timmering

The typical resident is just 33, making the area noticeably younger than Victoria and Australia. This youth is reflected in the fact that 25.6% of people are children under 15, which is well above the national figure.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 91.1% born here and only 6.7% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

About 42.2% of residents report no religion, which is a little above the state figure, while 45.6% identify as Christian.

Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 34.5% completing Year 12, far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,542, which is a little below the national figure. Incomes are generally modest, as no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, affecting 21.1% of people, which is well below the national figure.

Unpaid work is very common, with 34.3% of people caring for children and 29.9% doing significant housework, both of which are well above state and national levels.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and a very low number of people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

Every home here is a separate house, and renting is far more common than usual at 43.3%. However, typical weekly rent is only $200, far below the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops. While 20% of homes have no vehicle, most residents rely on cars for their 142-minute drive to the city.

Movement into the area is steady, with 40.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is about the same as the national figure.

The workforce is very strong, with 67.2% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0.